by admin | Apr 12, 2023 | Jewellery
Nothing in the jewellery industry is perfect. Mining for precious metals is not sustainable – quite literally. Recycled precious metals are for the most part untraceable. Refiners and bullion dealers can stop the illicit trade or gold or turn a blind eye to it. See...
by admin | Feb 19, 2023 | Jewellery
I thought you might be interested to know a bit about UK jewellery hallmarks. So, first thing, hallmarking is really important because it’s your guarantee that what you think you’re buying is actually what it is and by law, all precious metal must be...
by admin | Dec 30, 2022 | Jewellery
I often get asked what the process is to commission a bespoke engagement ring, so I thought it’d be useful to write about it here. So first up, ring, email or make an appointment for a chat. I’ll want to hear your thoughts on what you want to create. If...
by admin | Feb 5, 2022 | Jewellery
Did you know, pure gold isn’t often used for jewellery as it’s so soft? We know pure gold as 24ct and it’s bright yellow in colour. When we make jewellery we alloy pure gold (or silver, platinum or palladium) with other metals to create precious...
by admin | Jan 26, 2022 | Jewellery
It’s difficult to know what you should be asking when you’re shopping for ethical and sustainable jewellery. Whether you buy from me, or someone else, here’s what you should be asking: Where does this gemstone or diamond come from? Can you trace it...
by admin | Aug 1, 2020 | Jewellery
Rhodium Plating – those of you who’ve bought shiny white rings that have started looking patchy 6 months down the line, will know exactly what this is. Plating is a way of adding a very thin layer of colour to the surface of metal. Think your...
